A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2626356 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2627747 epoch_slot_no: 14147 block_no: 2626233 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3419 time: 2019-05-25 04:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77c9c983853dd39a655dded93bef8da6f00d7f0064a75d4daa7dfc3e6916f82aBlock Operator
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